Thousands of church and faith-based higher ed jobs were retained through the federal Payroll Protection Program. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle At least 47 Churches of Christ across the nation received loans of $150,000 or more through the federal government’s coronavirus relief bill, a Christian Chronicle analysis found. In all, those Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act loans amounted to at least $9,450,000 — and as … Continue reading Uncle Sam helped congregations, Christian universities meet payroll

From social distancing to individual communion packages, congregations take steps to prevent the coronavirus from spreading. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle Masks or no masks? Sing and make a joyful noise — or not? Required temperature checks at the door? These are among the questions facing Churches of Christ nationwide as congregations increasingly move to resume in-person assemblies, a Christian Chronicle survey found. After nearly three … Continue reading More churches resume in-person worship, but COVID-19 brings changes